Service
Subsidized Lyft rides within Fremont, Newark and Union City are available 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week, for participants with their own smartphones and have an active Lyft account (app downloaded and payment method set up).
Individuals who do not have smartphone can get discounted Lyft or Uber rides Monday-Friday, from 8 am to 6pm, through a call center. Rides are on-demand and usually arrive within 5-10 minutes of ride request.
Eligibility Requirements
Ride-On Tri-City! Ride-Hailing Services are available to :
- Fremont or Newark residents who are 70 years of age or older; OR,
- Union City residents who are 80 years of age or older; OR,
- Fremont, Newark and Union City residents who are unable to use public transportation independently due to a disability or disabling health condition.
Cost
Rider pays the first $4 of the ride and up to $16 in additional trip costs is subsidized by the program. Riders are responsible for paying any trip costs over $20 as well as any tip provided to the driver. A maximum of 30 subsidized rides can be taken each month. There are not additional charges for companions or attendants traveling with a rider.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible vehicles are not widely available with this service.
How to Apply
For more information about the Ride-Hailing Service, please call Ride-On Tri-City! at (510)574-2053.
Please return completed Ride-On Tri-City! Transportation application to: (be sure to indicate which service you are applying for)
Email: rideontricity@fremont.gov
Mail : City of Fremont Human Services- Ride-On Tri-City! Program
P.O. Box 5006 Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Fax: (510)574-2054
Programs funded by Alameda CTC through Measure B and Measure BB sales tax.